Government

Senators Push for Sanctions Against Russia

By Debbie Gregory. Legislation with bipartisan support that would increase sanctions against Russia for its alleged interference in November’s U.S.…

8 years ago

Bill Allowing Mattis to Become Defense Secretary Approved by Congress

By Debbie Gregory. Sometimes it takes an act of Congress. And that is exactly how the House and Senate paved…

8 years ago

Trump Taps Shulkin for VA Secretary

By Debbie Gregory. President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate David Shulkin as his secretary of veterans affairs.…

8 years ago

Veteran Employment Stats Reveal Jobless Rate for Post 9/11 Veterans on the Rise

By Debbie Gregory. While the average 2016 unemployment rate for the latest generation of veterans is on schedule to be…

8 years ago

Lockheed Martin Exec a Possible VA Secretary Nominee

By Debbie Gregory. President-elect Trump may be considering Lockheed Martin Senior Vice President Leo Mackay, Jr. to fill one of…

8 years ago

Should Congress Halt Concurrent Receipt to Veterans to Save Money?

By Debbie Gregory. The Congressional Budget Office has revealed that eliminating the collection of retirement pay and disability compensation simultaneously…

8 years ago

Pentagon Will Waive Bonus Repayments for Most CA National Guardsmen

By Debbie Gregory. The Pentagon announced it would waive repayment for more than 15,000 California National Guard soldiers and veterans…

8 years ago

Air Force Developing an ‘EMP Missile’ to Counter North Korea

By Debbie Gregory. While not quite ready for prime time, the Air Force Research Laboratory is looking to develop an…

8 years ago

VA Announces Drug Price Reductions at February’s End

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its regulation on co-payments for Veterans’ outpatient medications for non-service connected conditions.…

8 years ago

Easier Medical Care Access for Mil Families Expected

By Debbie Gregory. Thanks to changes in the annual defense department bill, passed by both the House and Senate, military…

8 years ago